Open Seattle and Democracy Lab present a National Day of Civic Hacking, Saturday, Sept. 12: The online hackathon is a convening of the tech-for-good community. Projects will need coders, designers, researchers, project managers, and subject matter experts. (more)
Seattle opens third citywide COVID-19 testing site: The walk-up location at Rainier Beach High School in South Seattle opens today, Aug. 7. Rainier Beach has one of the highest density BIPOC communities in Seattle, and this test site will increase testing capacity ten-fold by up to 4,000 tests per week in South Seattle. (more)
The City's popular Neighborhood Matching Fund is relaunching: After a pause in funding cycles due to the COVID-19 pandemic, applications are open for the program’s Community Partnership Fund, which provides up to $50,000 to support community-building projects in Seattle’s neighborhoods. A virtual application workshop is Sat., Aug. 15. (more)
City launches new Shaping Seattle map for researching permits: The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections released a new Shaping Seattle: Property & Building Activity map. The mobile-first map allows users to find active construction, land use, and design review permits in their neighborhood and beyond. (more)
Seattle Democracy Vouchers Outreach Fund open: Community based organizations can apply for funds to design outreach and enrollment programs to help increase equity and diversity in Democracy Voucher usage. Online info sessions, Aug. 17 and 20. (more)
Renting in Seattle website provides comprehensive information and resources: Get tips and best practices for successful renting in Seattle. Whether you are a renter or a housing provider, there is a lot to know, including temporary orders due to COVID-19 that affect rental regulations. (more)
Visit the Seattle Office of Economic Development's online resource hub: Tap a growing list of local, state, federal, and private resources for Seattle employers and employees impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. (more)
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